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Reliable Climate, Weather Data Key To Africa’s Agric Transformation [Article]

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Though it has about 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, Africa’s net food import is predicted to grow from $39bn in 2016 to over $110bn by 2025. Food production is desperately low due in part to the region’s poorly developed climate and weather alert systems to help farmers plan for crop seasons. In the … Read more

Insuring Agriculture In Ghana Is Very Risky

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The Managing Director of NSIA Insurance, Mabel Nana Nyarkoa Porbley, has revealed that the hazy nature of the agriculture sector has made it unattractive for insurance entities to partner. According to her, the sector is not well organized and measures are not in place to monitor outputs in the country, so it makes it murky … Read more